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Stories From Abroad: Contributing to Change in Ghana

While interning at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice in Accra, Justin became familiar with West African workplace culture, and made a point of exploring the surrounding natural...

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North American Identity in the International Workplace

Being able to describe other cultures is a key component of an International IQ. What you might not realize is that it’s equally important to be able to describe and analyze your own culture...

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Top Tips: Myths & Realities About Living Abroad

Are you seeing your potential life abroad through rose-colored glasses? Thinking realistically about your upcoming adventure will help you enjoy and appreciate your time overseas even more, and can...

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Stories From Abroad: Take-Charge Travel in Germany & Beyond

Khanh had a personal connection with Germany and took full advantage of travel opportunities while in Europe. She spent a semester abroad at the University of Konstanz, in Germany, and added extra...

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Stories From Abroad: Learning to Love London

Maggie spent a summer studying in the hustle and bustle of London, England. She chose England because she wanted to immerse herself in a foreign culture and meet a completely new group of people...

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Stories From Abroad: Going with the Flow in France

Daniel went to France to expand his cultural horizons, and also to build skills for his future career back home. He is a high-functioning student and individual, always looking for a new challenge and...

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Stories From Abroad: Independent in India

Katie volunteered at the Sandipani Muni School in Vrindavan, India, working in a school, teaching basic skills to children as they learned the English language. Katie was studying occupational therapy...

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Stories From Abroad: A Year in Marvelous Mexico!

Heather spend some of her childhood traveling, which set her globetrotting spark alight. During university, she wanted to beef up the immersion element of her Spanish language study, so she chose to...

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Stories From Abroad: Encountering Cultures Across Europe

Amy traveled some serious distances as part of her multi-month backpacking adventure. From London to Venice to Prague and beyond, she made the most of her time and money. Read her story to find out...

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Top Tips: Go International with the Canadian Government

With more than 1.6 million civilian employees, the US Government is the largest employer in the country. There are many ways to build internationally-oriented careers within the governmental system;...

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Top Tips: NGOs and International Development

A lot of students dream of a career in international development. But, what is the best way to prepare yourself for a successful career with an NGO or international development organization? We've...

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In the News: What Coronavirus Reveals About the World's Culture

Things outside are different than they were a few months ago, but one thing hasn't changed: the world is still full of unique and beautiful cultures and perspectives! This short article from the BBC...

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Top Tips: Building International Skills

Even now, we live in a truly globalized world, and your level of cross-cultural understanding can make or break your international career. Don’t wait until you have graduated before you think about...

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Stories From Abroad: Going with the Flow in France

Daniel went to France to expand his cultural horizons, and also to build skills for his future career back home. He is a high-functioning student and individual, always looking for a new challenge and...

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Top Tips: International Resumes

There are important differences between an international resume and a domestic one. An international resume requires you to demonstrate on paper that you have the required overseas skills and...

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Stories From Abroad: Independent in India

Katie volunteered at the Sandipani Muni School in Vrindavan, India, working in a school, teaching basic skills to children as they learned the English language. Katie was studying occupational therapy...

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MyWorldBuzz: The World Online!

Now, more than ever, it's important to stay connected and informed online.MyWorldAbroad's World Online section has just been audited and expanded to help you keep up your intercultural thinking and...

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Stories From Abroad: A Year in Marvelous Mexico!

Heather spent some of her childhood traveling, which set her globetrotting spark alight. During university, she wanted to beef up the immersion element of her Spanish language study, so she chose to...

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Top Tips: Resources for the International Job Search

The Internet has opened up a whole new world for job searchers the world over. The variety of opportunities seems almost endless when you're first starting your research online. Here are a few...

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Stories From Abroad: Loving Life in Lyon

With an interest in international business and a passion for travel, Kristina knew she wanted to study abroad. Battling culture shock and the strain of adaptation, Kristina nonetheless managed to...

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